Udo Kier

Biography

Udo Kierspe (October 14, 1944 – November 23, 2025), known professionally as Udo Kier, was a German actor. Known primarily as a cult character actor who portrayed eccentric and deviant figures, he appeared in more than 220 films in both leading and supporting roles throughout Europe and the Americas. He collaborated with acclaimed filmmakers such as Lars von Trier, Gus Van Sant, Werner Herzog, Rainer Werner Fassbinder, Walerian Borowczyk, Kleber Mendonça Filho, Dario Argento, Tom Shadyac, Charles Matton, Guy Maddin, Alexander Payne, and Paul Morrissey.

Birthday

Oct 14, 1944

Place of birth

Cologne, Germany

Deathday

Nov 23, 2025

Also known as

• Udo Kierspe
• 乌多·基尔
• ウド・キア
• У́до Кир
• Ούντο Κιρ
• Ούντο Κίερ
• يودو كيير
• 우도 키어

Homepage

http://www.udokier.de/